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Grilled Cheese Burrito

Ultimate Grilled Cheese Burrito Recipe You’ll Crave Daily

This Easy Grilled Cheese Burrito is a crave-worthy Taco Bell copycat capturing rich flavors with minimal effort.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 burritos
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 1 pound Ground Beef Substitute with chicken or a meat substitute for vegetarian option.
  • 1 packet Taco Seasoning Use a pre-packaged mix or homemade.
  • 1 cup Cooked White Rice Any rice variety works, or try cauliflower rice.
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Plain yogurt can substitute.
  • 1 cup Nacho Cheese Sauce Use homemade or dairy-free alternatives.
  • 1 tablespoon Chipotle Sauce Hot sauce or salsa can be substituted.
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese Any melty cheese works.
  • 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Swap with additional cheddar if desired.
Wrap
  • 4 large Flour Tortillas Whole wheat or gluten-free options can be used.
  • 2 tablespoons Butter or Oil Essential for grilling.

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat for about 8-10 minutes. Drain excess grease, add taco seasoning and a splash of water, then simmer for 5 minutes.
  2. Warm the large flour tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave for about 20 seconds to make them pliable.
  3. On each tortilla, add cooked white rice, seasoned beef mixture, nacho cheese sauce, chipotle sauce, sour cream, and shredded cheeses.
  4. Heat a skillet over medium heat, add butter or oil, place the burrito seam-side down, and grill for 3-4 minutes on each side until crispy.
  5. Remove from the skillet, let cool slightly, slice in half, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1burritoCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 1000mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve with fresh salsa or guacamole for an enhanced experience.

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